Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

The word "adverse" can be used as adjective and adjective.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

adverse effect adverse event adverse impact adverse interest adverse party adverse possession adverse selection adverse witness adverse yaw adversely adverseness nonadverse

Derived From

adversity

Etymologically Related To

versus

Related Terms

adversary adversative adversity averse versus

Related Terms

adversary adversative adversity antagonistic averse confronting contrary hostile opposed opposite unfavorable versus

Similar Terms

unfavorable unfavorable unfavourable

Synonym Network

untoward

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